February 1974 general election · London
Croydon South: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Croydon South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 15,867. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,86732.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.3%48,928 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,447
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,915 | 59.1% | |
| Liberal | 13,048 | 26.7% | |
| Labour | 6,965 | 14.2% | |
| Valid votes | 48,928 | ||
| Majority | 15,867 | 32.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Croydon South at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,915 votes (59.1%).
What was the majority in Croydon South in February 1974?
15,867 votes (32.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Croydon South in February 1974?
82.3% of the 59,447 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,928 votes).
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